Khageshwar Guntupalli
Portfolio Manager & Chief Investment Officer
Khageshwar Guntupalli is the Portfolio Manager, and Chief Investment Officer of Krishna River Capital, established in April 2025. He oversees the firm’s investment philosophy, research process, portfolio management, and operations. In this capacity, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction, identifying opportunities across global markets, and executing disciplined investment strategies.
Khageshwar has developed the 6Ms framework for filtering stocks, which serves as the bedrock of the fund’s investment screening process. The framework is designed to filter noise, manage risk, and prioritize long-term value creation through a disciplined and systematic approach to investment selection.
Kiran John Kurien
Equity Research Analyst
Kiran John Kurien is a finance and accounting professional with expertise in AI-supported decision workflows and advanced analytical tools. He holds an MS in Accounting from University of Rochester – Simon Business School and an MBA in Finance from the Swiss School of Management.
Kiran has held multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., driving operational efficiency, vendor risk protocols, and data-driven financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Kiran’s analytical rigor and operational insight provide a strategic perspective to financial decision-making and organizational growth.
Tanay Dudhal
Investment Analyst
Tanay Dudhal is a finance professional with expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making. He holds a Master of Science in Finance (STEM-Certified) from the University of Rochester – Simon Business School and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology.
Tanay has held roles at Goldman Sachs, Meliora Fund, Simon Venture Fund, and M3Sixty Capital, where he contributed to financial analysis, equity research, and investment evaluation across public and private markets. Tanay’s analytical rigor and technical expertise provide a valuable perspective for data-driven investment analysis.
Board of Directors
Uma Bodduluri
Chairman
Uma Boddluri is the Chairman and CEO of Krishna River Capital, where he oversees the firm’s strategic direction, technology initiatives, and operational execution.
He brings extensive expertise at the intersection of technology and investing. Uma have deep in software development, product integrations, and cloud migration projects across platforms such as AWS and GCP.
He holds a Master of Computer Applications from the University of Madras, and his deep technical and strategic insight informs the firm’s investment strategies in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)
Shreyans Gaddam
Board Member
Shreyans brings a diverse background spanning financial strategy, investment advisory & product leadership. He founded MyUtsav, an event management venture.
Shreyans holds an MBA in Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai. He is a FRM charterholder, demonstrating his advanced expertise in risk management and financial strategy.
His extensive experience in finance & risk management brings a valuable and strategic perspective to the fund’s growth and management.
Yogendra Manepalli
Board Member
Yogendra Manepalli brings a robust background in finance, public policy, and consulting. He currently serves as a consultant at Reso, where he provides strategic insights to government entities, sovereign wealth funds, and global consulting firms. Yogendra holds an International Master in Business from Bocconi University, Italy. His multidisciplinary expertise will be instrumental in driving the firm’s growth and strategic initiatives.